PANJIM, Nov. 21 -- Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has given his nod for an investigation by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the alleged 'labour gate' scam related to misappropriation of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Fund.

Sources said that the Chief Minister has approved the recommendation of former Lokayukta, Justice (retired) PK Misra, who had directed ACB to investigate the alleged scam. Sources said that the corresponding file has been sent to the Labour Department for necessary action.

Misra, now retired, in an order passed on September 16 had directed ACB to file a FIR against 'unknown' persons for conspiracy to 'siphon' out funds of the BOCW Welfare Funds and against those who fraudulently receiv...